By Tsolakis Anastasis (B4).
Sacsayhuamán is an archaeological site located to the north of the city of Cusco, Peru and is associated with the Inca civilization.
Sacsayhuamán stands out for its incredible infrastructure, composed of towers, residences, warehouses, aqueduct, and more.
Sacsayhuamán was and remains to this day a majestic work of Inca architecture and engineering. The Inca fortress was built between the 14th and 15th centuries.
The Inca fortress of Sacsayhuamán was initially built by Inca Pachacútec , and was completed by his grandson, Inca Huayna Cápac.
It features massive dry stone walls constructed with precisely cut stones that fit together without mortar. It is believed that its construction lasted more than 90 years, and for the construction worked more than 20,000 men . The transfer of stones was done using ropes pulled by men to the place where they were carved. There are many stones up to 9 meters high.
Sacsayhuamán was originally built with a religious purpose, in honor of the God Illapa «the god of thunder» .
With the Spanish invasion, Sacsayhuamán became a battlefield. After the battles, this place was dismantled, and its stones were moved to build buildings.
In 1983, Sacsayhuamán was designated as site on the UNESCO World Heritage List, for international recognition and protection. The archeological site is now a tourist destination.
